RugbyRebels

Is Sam Whitelock/Brodie Retallick now definitely the best we've had?

Other contenders:
Brad Thorn/Whitelock
Brad Thorn/Ali Williams
Ali Williams/Chris Jack
Robin Brook/Ian Jones

Williams came across as a total spoofer on his European tour. While obviously i'm no expert on his NZ days. Id have thorn anyday, shame ryan got injured or eaton never came on.

In short current bozo's by a distance, thorn on the bench

I'm tempted by Chris Jack, who I think was the best, but Ali Williams as his partner is a bit of a drag factor. I'd agree that your current lot are the best pairing.

Puja

There’s been a surprising number who never really came on - Boric, Thrush, Bird etc.

Thorn was obviously a legend in his own way, but Retallick has a far broader skill set.

Williams was a better player than his last few NH tours suggested, and it’s doubtful he would survive the current “no dickheads” policy.

For me, the contest is with Jones and Brooke. Comparing eras is difficult. These guys played mostly in the amateur era and for that reason were not the athletes that SW and BR now are.

When a fella is a standout it doesn't matter the era it's obvious the likes of Jones would be good enough and excel imo

Plenty of amateurs go in the deep end and survive across multiple sports.

What about Rawlinson?